Senior Process Engineer

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Develop and support welding and assembly processes that meet customer specifications. Including timing for new and existing products as well as meet customer cost targets.
• Work with DURA plant personnel and cross functional teams to ensure flawless launch of such processes for new contracts awarded.
• Manage suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of welding and assembly equipment and tooling. Ensure all aspects of the assembly process, including the design, construction, trials, qualification and maintenance plans, meet specifications. As well as provide updates and status reports on the equipment to program leaders and management teams.
• Participates in DFM activities and discussion to improve product designs and manufacturing methods that support more robust processes and improved quality.
• Review product GD&T and process simulations to determine manufacturing feasibility.
• Develop Welding Procedure Specifications and Procedure Qualification Records to document and support critical welding processes.
• Identify any destructive or mechanical testing that will need to be done prior to production launch.
• Leads the resolution of manufacturing process problems and customer concerns to promote continuous improvement of production efficiency and customer satisfaction. 
• Lead continuous improvement activities including parameter improvement exercises, efficient design of joints, training activities, etc.  Participate in various other lean events.
• Assist in the development of equipment and tooling standards.
• Assist in the identification and development of new equipment and tooling sources.
• Other duties as assigned by the Process Engineering Supervisor.
• Domestic, South America and Europe travel is required to support equipment builds and launches as needed for program support.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Welding or Manufacturing or other related engineering field is preferred. Extensive experience can be substituted for education.
• 5-7 years of related experience
• Be knowledgeable in lean manufacturing and principles, waste reduction, and Six Sigma
• Experience with welding, assembly, milling, leak testing or controls preferred.
• Must be proficient with basic GD&T as well as destructive and non-destructive testing of welds per industry and automotive standards.
• Be proficient in AutoCAD and/or Solid Works
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time management skills is preferred

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Superior communication skills and can present his/her ideas in a clear, concise manner
• Unquestioned integrity and values that the organization can trust without reservation
• Consensus builder with strong persuasion skills
• A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people collaboratively, enthusiastically and effectively produce results
• A good listener with a strong sense of self
• Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow
• Exhibits passion for the mission of the company and the needs of our clients